by cooneylaw | Aug 27, 2024 | Firm News, Uncategorized
Attending court hearings by Zoom has become more common the last four years. Zoom is a real-time audio and video virtual meeting computer and phone application. It allows participants to see and hear each other. Spokane Municipal Court and Spokane District Court have...
by cooneylaw | Jan 23, 2024 | Auto Accidents, Bodily Injury, Car Accidents, Uncategorized, Uninsured/underinsured Motorist Accidents
Auto accidents are jarring, and our minds often need a moment to process the shock of what happened. Once the mental fog has cleared, the first step is to check if you or anyone else has been injured and, if necessary, immediately call 911. Assuming there’s no...
by cooneylaw | Jan 12, 2021 | DUI, Uncategorized
For a misdemeanor DUI in Washington State there is a 7 year look back period to determine whether your current DUI is a first offense. An old DUI or Physical Control arrest will count as a prior offense for a new DUI arrest if the old arrest occurred within 7 years...
by cooneylaw | Aug 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
People ask us all the time if there’s anything they should know before going to court. Before Covid-19 we would tell folks to arrive at the courthouse about 30 minutes early and to dress like they’re going to church. Those tips are still important, but there have been...
by cooneylaw | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
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by cooneylaw | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Many emotions come to light when you are going through a divorce. These can make the process more challenging because they can seep into every area of your life. They can also make it much more difficult to make sound decisions during the legal process. If you have...
by cooneylaw | May 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your life could radically change in ways you never thought were possible. Much, of course, depends on the extent and severity of the TBI. But even minor concussions can have quite an adverse impact on your life. This is...
by cooneylaw | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a parent who is going through divorce, a couple of your biggest concerns may be who your child will live with and how often you will be able to see your child. In many states a child custody award will determine where a child lives. However, in Washington, a...
by cooneylaw | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
While everyone knows that it is a possibility that a car may hit you as you are crossing the intersection, no one really expects that it will happen to them. But what happens when it does? Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise. According to a 2013 National Highway...
by cooneylaw | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you are pulled over by a police officer, you may want to record the interaction to document what happens and what is said. Many times, there is mis-communication between what the officer asks and the explanation that is given. Once this happens, how are you...